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Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone: Why It's a Big Deal! In the realm of personal growth and self-development, one phrase resonates loudly: "Get out of your comfort zone." It's a mantra that encapsulates the transformative potential of pushing past our familiar boundaries and embracing new experiences.

Fasting, the intentional act of abstaining from food for a specific period, has gained significant attention in recent years. While it has deep-rooted religious and cultural significance, fasting also offers a plethora of benefits for overall well-being. In this blog, we will explore the transformative power of fasting and shed light on the numerous advantages it brings to our mind, body, and spirit.

I think it is safe to say for most, as we age, friendships become less and less of a priority; but this is not to say they become less important. When we enter adulthood, we begin to prioritize family, finances, work, romantic partners, education and physical fitness. This means, friendships are often pushed to the side to make room for new priorities.

I remember the last summer I was allowed to dance naked in the rain on the porch. I was 10 years old, the summer before I started to "sprout". I didn't know this would be my last naked rain dance, I didn't know that eventually my body would change and need to be hidden from the world. Something so freeing, so liberating, suddenly became seen as inappropriate. 

By having a greater understanding of what produce is in season, it allows you to you enjoy food that are better for your health, wealth and the environment. 

There is no shortage of reports on the damaging effects social media has on the brain and our emotional wellbeing, but is it possible social media can actually support a healthy and balanced mindset? 

Clark Fredericks, a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, tells his triumphant story of how trauma can manifest if left unresolved. He shares how mindset, meditation, forgiveness, and a passion to serve others has transformed his life.

Dr. Jamnadas debunks a number of commonly accepted beliefs about health; from eating five times a day, to breakfast being the most important meal of the day, to the use of protein bars as an energy source. His overview is extensive and dives into the many medical conditions that fasting can cure along with the benefits of incorporating fasting into your everyday life. 

Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself by Joe Dispenza has to be one of the most influential books I have discovered. The purpose of the text is to supply you with the tools and understanding necessary to achieve and manifest the life you desire.

Alex Lewis and his family are an extraordinary source of inspiration for how gratitude and love can thrive in the most difficult situations.

In this video, The Domestic Geek shows us that salads don't need to be lettuce based, but can be packed full of nutrient dense foods, proteins and keep you full for hours. 

In this short video Tal Ben-Shahar explains how we can all grow “emotionally fit” through the process of anti-fragility.

Dal is the Hindi word for lentil, and is one of the cheapest, nutrient dense, plant based protein you can find.